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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

DEATH OF VIM. r. WOOD AT PoCAHONTAs.
VA.-Capt. j. c. Marquis received telegram
yesterday from Pocahontas, Va, informing
him of tue death of Mr.. VIM. F. Wood of this
city at that place. where he was temporarily re
siding. He was twenty. seven years of age.
Before going to Pocahontas. he conducted the
family grocery business on Augusta ST.. next
door to Haines' corner. He highly respect
ed and leaves many friends here to mourn his
early death. The body will be brought here
for burial, and 1t is thought will arrive Thurs
day by the accommodation train on the Chesa-
peake & Ohio railway.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Messrs. A. R. Rosenberger, s. P. Shirley,
c. W. Rosenberger, G. F. Myers and 81. II.
Spindle, composing the banking firms OF
Rosenberger & Shirley, New Market, Va,
Rose MERGER. Spindle & Co., Warrenton,
Va, will establish bank at Gordonsville,
Va, tho first Of January.
ToUeu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
CHEAPER RsIusOaDEAREs

On the first OF January, 1888; the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company will inaugurate
the sale of local Round Trip" tickets at all its
offices east of the Ohio River.
These tickets will be sold to any station Cd
the line east of the Ohio River, at discount
. averaging about ten per cent of the regular
rate. and they will be valid for passage for
thirty days, including day OF sale. They all
! be sold for all trains. every day in the year
and 1t is ex pected that their Introduction will
| bring about an increase in the volume of loca
travel that will, eventually, more than COM
,pensate the Company for the reduction in rates
we have no doubt this voluntary action or
the part of the Baltimore and Ohio Company
will be appreciated by the people depending
upon it for the means of transportation, and
believe that ultimate results Will establish the
wisdom of It's liberal policy.
1- PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COM
POUNDED night or day at
CHILDS' Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
AGAINST THE SALOON,
PREMIUMS.

EVERY SUBSCRIBER to the wErkII
postage receives as . present from the MAIL
AND EXPRESS ANY Two of cur elegant
Premium Portraits OF Lincoln, Grant, Garfield
Logan and Beecher. exact copies Of the Anesi
crsyon Hkepesses, 21x2y inches in size seat to
his address tree and postpaid
FOR S1.SO we send the MAIL AND EXPRESS
one year and copy OF Munkacsy's great paint
ing OF Christ Before Plate, richly and artistic.
ally reproduced in 30 coiors. The original OF
this great painting was recently sold for ever
S1o1,90
a LARGE LIST OF other popular and val
liable premiums are offered to subs crtDers and
agents on the most liberal terms They cannot be
daacrihed hare. Send for nur circular
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
BROADWAY ENrERpE1sE.-Thi is ia the title

BROADWAY ENTERPkIsE.-This ia the title
a newspaper just started in Broadway, Rock
ingham county, by Messrs. W. ". Martz & Co.,
Editors and Proprietors. The initial number
is dated Dee 2Srd, and it gives earnest of being
a very good paper. 1t Is a very neat paper. and
the editorials are we'll written, and evidence
good journalistic talent. 1t will be OF great
service to the enterprislng town in which 1t is
located, and If its citizens act wisely. they will
give 1t q generous support, and enable it to
prosper. and dispense with the Objectionable
patent outside. 1t has our very best wishes for
abundant success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

sR A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs. which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see Universal Panaceas," "Cure Ais" and
the like. rise. flourish, and collapse. neye'
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
dated with the certificates of men of straw,
warranted good for everything, but ct for
nothing. When We nse the term STANDARD
Remedy we mean % applied to certain rem
~, Diarrh oea. Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbua,
Nervous Headache, Loss Of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach ana bowels, and as such we rec
0nmend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, 8
medicine that has, by its merits, gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poiSOps. may be taken
With safety and heheat by all ages and sexes,
Whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
e, BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

COUPON TENDERS CHANGING TO CAsH.-Cap
tain Mcfarland, County Treasurer, in acc0r-
dance with instructions to allow all who ten
dered coupons in the payment of taxes. who
would do so without further delay, to pay of
their obligations In money, is now receiving
from many tax payers In that situation their
dues to the State in money. By paying at once
the suit and costs of Judgment and collection
are avoided. All had better pay and be done
with Cooper and his guarantees. so-called.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

BROADWAY CREAMERY.-Ws are very glad to
say that the Broadway Steam Creamery under
the management of Mr.. ". X. v. Enos Is now
in successful operation. The butter is the very
best in the Washington markets, and brings
the highest prices. The plant has capacity
of working 5000 pounds of milk per day. The
machinery is ofa very ingenious description
and is well worth the trouble OF going some
distance to broadway HptespTtsei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

KIND AND THoUGHTFUL.-Mr. Joseph N
Ryan, Circuit Conrt Clerk of Augusta county,
who lost leg during the war. often hiss trou
BILE and much pain from the severity of his
wounds. Clutches are Indispensable to him
and 1t was thoughtful and truly kind in Ir. E
r. Moon to remember his friend, Mr.. Ryan, as
he has done, with pair of elegant and com
Portable clutches. which are the handiwork O.
the generous donor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Quite deal of excitement was created today
by the announcement that some one here had
drawn Sic, 900 in The Louisiana State Lottery
and there was general scrutiny oftickels by
those who had invested. In a short time II
was learned that Mr.. T. M. Benson, the eff
Client chief clerk in the Office of the Old Domin.
son s. 8. Co, was the lucky possessor of the
9icket.-Norfolk Eva Virginian, Nov. IL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
DR. n walLar Of Rrovnshnre vii,

DR.. 2. J. Walker of Brownsburg, will 60
north this winter to attend spacial course
of lectures In improved medical and surgery
practice, that he may give his many patients
the advantage of the very best aud latest
improvement in his professional teachings.
DR.. Jno. A. McClung of Fairfield sustain.
ed painful injuries Saturday morning the
18th inst. near his home BY his horse fall.
with him. due to snow ba ling on his
The left knee il painfully fractured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

BANKS CLOSED MONDAY I'd JANUARY.-The
first of January is a legal holiday. AS it comes
on Sunday, the following day-Monday-wil
be observed by the banks of this city, which
will be closed that day. The business matur
ing or requiring attention the lst and I'd o.
January, should be transacted on or before
Saturday the 3lst of Dec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

We are indebted to Mr.. Oliver L. Rhodes for
circulars. &C.. of the Florida sub tropical ex-
position at Jacksonville from January to May
1888 There will be displays from the Bahamss
Florida. West Indies. Mexico. and Central and
South America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Quill tootbpicks come from France Z

Quill toothpicks come from France The
largest factory in the world is near Paris,
where there is an annual product of 90, 0OO,-
600 quilts. The factory was started to
make quill pens, but when these went out
of use it was turned into toothpiek mill.
Wooden toothpicks are made principally
in Michigan, Wisconsin, indiana
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
WAYNEsBORO.
THE HOLIDAY sEAsoN-LoCAL EEws.


ICorI espondence of the SPECrAToK
Waynesboro, December "a. 1887.
The Methodists "pounded' their minister.
the Rev. Mr.. Beggs and wife very badly last
Tuesday evening.
Holmes Rowe, about eleven years ago, hurt
himself badly on the 2lst. by coming into col
iision with q lsmp-po while coasting.
Mr.and Mrs. E. G.. Fishburne gave a recer.
ton at their home last Friday evening to their
daughter, Miss Jennie. and friend, both pupils
of Miss Baidwin's. spending the holidays here.
Quite are enjoyable time was had at Mrs
Jas Bush's near town last night at tally
pulling. About twenty boys and girls went
out about O'Clock in a road wagon pulled by
Jour oxen and remained until IL O'Clock.
Excellent sermons were preached by their
respective pastors at the different churches
Sunda y. In the afternoon the Baptists had a
treat for the children in the shape of candy.
&C.. at O'Clock yesterday afternoon the Meth~-
dists had a similar entertainment, and the
Presbyterian also last evening. Special prizes
for attendance &C., were given at all.
Hon. VIM. Mines, of Mines. Va, was In
town yesterday. b.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Heavy Snow in the South.

NEW ORLEANS, December 24.-An Al
exandria special to the 'sTimes-Democrat
says: 1t has been showing here all the at
ternoon. In some places the snow is from
six to eight inches deep, the heaviest snow
IN this section for many years.
been showing here all afternoon, the heav-
lest snowfall ever seen in this section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
AGENTS WANTED.

We want good agent In every town and vii.
lage where We have not one now at work. Send
los o9r special Circular 70 Agents and sec
POSTMASTERS and their ASSISTANTS,
and ell others who wish to increase their in.
come, viii ind this an excellent opportunity,
SAMPLE COPIES sent free to all appIi
csnts. Send for one and enclose thesdiresses OF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

THE FESTIVE SEAsoN.-There was q large
and fashionable Ball and German at the Hale
House last night, about thirty couples, partici-
pating. The Ball was to last till II O'Clock
after which the German was TO continue till
the festivities closed.
Tonight, at the Va. House, the Grand An
nual Ball and feast of the Catholic Hibernian
Beneficial Society will take place. The prep
arations are on large scale.
Ladies, for Xmas Presents, go to Shirley &
Taylor's. and you can find what you want. Ev-
serything marked specially cheap.
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County Court.

The regular term of the County Court Judge
Stout presiding. commenced Monday and ad
journed yesterday till Tomorrow, when the
trial of w. D. Myers for striking Albert H
Roller and dangerously wounding him will
commence.
Following are some of the orders entered:-
The will of Jno. Strain with Samuel p
Strain as executor, and eff Major D. Vines with
Juett Vines executor, were admitted to pro-
bate That OF Samuel Houser was admitted to
record and time allowed NJ. NJ. Dull to qualify
as executor.
The estate of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Lines was
committed TO the Sheriff.
Revs. Henry Early, German Baptist, and
Albert Witt colored Baptist. were authorised
to solemnize the rites of matrimony.
William T. Rush and Alex. F. Robertson
each qualified as Notary Public.
Geo. w. Swink, North River District, quail.
fed as Constable in place of Jno. 8. CARRIER
who is relieved at his own request on account
OF ill-health.
The estate of James F. Arehart having been
settled, up his committee, Richard Hogshead
was relieved of further responsibility.
The road petitions of Jno. 8. Grooms and 9th.
ers near Mt. Sidney N. O. Watts and others
near New Hope; and Thos. S. Hogshead and
Others near Parnassus, were granted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Capt. Thomas S. Doyle. Principsl of the Insti-
tuition for the education of the Deaf and Dumb
ami the Blind of this city, was married in
Washington City Thursday night. Dec 22nd, to
Miss Laura Hartman, daughter OF Capt, Lewis
A Hartman, and granddaughter of the late Col.
NJ G. Hartman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

On Monday night of last week, tenement
house near Avis, in this county, the property
OF Mr.. George Armentrout, was burned it is
supposed by an incendiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Hon. SilasZ Landes, Congressman from the
10Th District of Illinois, is native ofthis coun-
ty, and Hon. George A. Anderson. of the 18th
District, in the same State, is o native of Fin
C stle. Botetourt county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

LANTERN now in demand, the BucK-
eye and Waterbury are to be had at
CHILD'S Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

COLGATE'S PERFUMES and SOAPS, the
best and cheapest. Call and see our stock.
CHILp'S Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

THE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL will have tbeir
annual festival and concert Thursday (to-mor-
row. evening at o'clock. The programme for
this occasion has been arranged by Mesdame a
Lipscomb B. F. Eakle and N. 81. Hotchkiss
which is a sufficient guarantee of an evening
of unusual interest and enjoyment. The of
ficers of the school extend hearty invita- ton
to the friends of the church and school and the
public generally to be present
Try can of co ACH OIL it does not gum the
axles. Price 80 cents, at CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

DEATH OF MRS. W. ID. MYERs-We learn
that telegram has been received here an
nouncing that Mrs. Virgi mia Myers. wife OF
Mr.. W. D. Myers and daughter of Mr.. Tobias
Weller of this county. died in Decatur, Ala.
Monday night. the 2eth fastans- She was
about 80 years of age. and leaves husband and
two sons. Her remains Will be brought 10 this
county for interment at Pleasant View Church
on the road from New Hope to Port Republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

&rThe REMNANT COUNTER is attracting
the atten lion of the ladies at Shirley d TAY'
LoR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Gov. Lee has appointed L. h. Stephenson
Esq, of Highland, member of the Board of
Visitors OF the Virginia Military Institute, for
one year from January LIST. 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

2eoLadiss Black Brown New Market Goals
AT COST.
$50 Ladies' Black and Colored Jackets
AT COST.
Ladies' Plush and Astrachaa Wraps.
AT COST.
A Full Line OF Childrsn's Cloak,
AT COST.
a Lot Of single and Double shawIs.
AT COST.
A Lot OF Ladies FAnus, skirts,
AT COST.
Entire Line Of DRESS GooDe,
At COST.
4 Large Assortment of Dress Trimminss.
AT COST.
Red. White and Colored FIannsls.
AT COST.
IT'S Pairs OF White Rel Blankets.
AT COST.
LILO Pairs OF Colored Blankets
AT COST.
800 Bed Comforts.
a Line CT Plush Buggy Robes.
AT COST.
Entire Line OF Woo en- Carpets,
AT COST.
A Large Lot of Brussels Carpets
AT COST,
Floor and Table oil-cloth.
AT COST.
Mattings. Rugs and Druggets.
AT COST.
Linen Window Shades on Spring Rollers.
AT COST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Total rec61pLs THIS week IU58. TOtaI daI6S 65U.
OF the receipts 1913 came from Virginia.
The receipts, though several hundred less
than last week, were sum cient for the fair de
mand generally prevailing Trading was fair
throughout. and The quality gene ely up to
that OF last weeks offerings. There we're some
very superior Illinois steers on the mark ct, .
bunch of tops of watch were sold to city
trif,e higher, as to quality. and others W.
changed.
Shesp and Lambs-fhere was moderately
fair offering this week. rs to mum bers. about
the same as last week There was = fairy good
trade for good sheep and Lau.bs. with the
quality showing .ome improvemcnt on the
butrhers' Sheep At - 10 for common to good.
So for extra, and Lam, ut &c per ID gross.
with few extra VI Go R~ceipts this week of
Sheep and Lambs were 1879 head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
The Old Dominion Never Tires

Don't fail TO see our REMNANT COUNTER
Great Bargains. Shirley & TAYLOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Old papers for sale cheap at the Spectator Of
flee. They are useful for many purposes In
avorv familv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

ROCHESTER LAMPS are the best house
hold lamps. CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Don't forget that lesser makes ICE CREAM
all the vear rOund.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Christmas Gifts for the Pages.

Secretary Whitney has gained considera-
BILE favorable comment for his generous
distribution of turkeys among the employ
es of the Navy Department on Thanksgiv-
ing Day, and H,u Leland Stamford, tn
millionaire Senator from California, to-day
jumped into the good graces of the pages
of the Senate by presenting each of the
little fellows with crisp five dollar bill
Capt. Isaac Bassett, the venerable ard sill
ver-haired door keeper. was designate ed to
enact the roll of Santa Claus in behalf OF
the California Senator. So after the SEN
ate adjourned the boys were drawn up in
line in front of the Republsuan cloak-room
and the distribution made in the presenc.
of number of visitors who were at tina,
time in the Senate chamber. The little
fellows Immediately afterward held form
al meeting, and adopted resolution ex
tending to their generous friend merry
Christmas greeting and endorsing his re-
election to the Senate as often as he may
desire to serve in that body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

LESSER has the largest and fin est stock of
POUND CAKES and FRUIT CAKES in the
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Don't fail to examine JESSER'S FIRES
STOCK OF CANDY made by himself
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

The citizens of Stauntons who had the pleas
ure of listening to the delightful singing of Mrs
Scott McCrae. of Richmond, at the Baptist
Concert. in the Opera House, OF the night of
the l3rd inst, were pleased to recognize in her
the former Miss Jennie Baird, who graduated
at the Augusta Female Seminary some five or
six years ago, in Vocal Music, and while there
charmed all who heard her by her sweet voice
at the public soirees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
OUR POLITICS.

We believe the Republican party to be the true
Instrument Of the POLITICAL PROGRESS
Of the American people; and holding that the
guarantee Of the national welfare, we shall sup.
port them with all our might; but we shall always
treat opposing parties with Confederation and fair
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
CHILDS' Drug Store.

Bisque Ware. Bronze and Tinted Glass Man
tel Ornaments at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28

Beef Cattle.-Prices Of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
~ w
Generally rated first quality ...... 4 100 q 525
Medium or good fair quality. 275 @325
Ordinary thin steers, Oxen and
Cows....-.....,......,..,....r,,........ 200 e25o
Extreme range Of prices 200 $500
most of the sales were from...... 800 @450
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-12-28
Home Newspaper.

1t solicits comparison with any other in tho CONN.,
try. 1t is one of the LARGEST PAPERS PUB
L1SHED anywhere, and spares neither labor ror
expense to secure for its readers the very best
in all departments OF newspaper uterature.